Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 2022 - 1er Grand Cru Classé

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Philippine de Rothschild left her children an estate in excellent condition, managed by an impeccable technical team. Originally named Brane-Mouton, the estate became Mouton-Rothschild in 1853, when Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired it. His great-grandson Philippe took over in 1922 and began bottling and marketing the wine. Mouton’s exceptional terroir and its very old vines—which have been brought to their fullest potential in recent vintages thanks to favorable weather conditions and a magnificent winery established in 2013—produce what is perhaps the most technically perfect wine in the Médoc. This will not prevent it from retaining its depth in great vintages before reaching a peak that is predicted to be glorious. The second wine, Petit-Mouton, resembles the grand vin like a younger brother, and the white wine, Aile-d’Argent, is gradually becoming one of the most well-rounded in the Médoc.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Acquired in 1853 by the Rothschild family, Château Mouton Rothschild is closely associated with Baron Philippe. Upon taking the helm of the estate in 1922, he restored its prestige by modernizing it—notably through the construction of the famous “grand chai”—an effort that culminated in 1973 with the revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton’s elevation to the rank of Premier Cru Classé. Baron Philippe also turned the estate into the foundation of a small empire comprising other vineyards and a wine merchant firm. He also played an important role in the history of wine by being one of the first to bottle wine at the château, as early as 1926, and by commissioning artists to design his labels. Starting in 1988, his daughter Philippine, who passed away in 2014, continued his legacy. Her children—Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild—succeeded her. Philippe Dhalluin has served as director since 2003. He oversees an 84-hectare vineyard located primarily on a ridge of very deep gravel known as the “Plateau de Mouton,” as well as a brand-new fermentation facility completed in 2013.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Philippe Sereys de Rothschild has presided over this iconic family-owned estate in Pauillac since 2014. The wine, as flamboyant as ever and naturally exuding generous smoky notes, is more in its element than ever. Although Mouton experienced a slump in the mid-1990s, it made a brilliant comeback in the early 2000s. Since then, a series of magnificent vintages has continued to write the legend of the only 1855 classified growth to have been promoted: it logically rose from second to first growth in 1973. Philippe Dhalluin, the architect of the estate’s revival, has handed the reins to a strong duo consisting of Ariane Khaida (managing director) and Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy (technical director). Mouton, which has had a new winery since 2013, continues to excel at the very top. Of particular note is the progress made by the white wine, which is clearer and more precise than ever.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Wow! The aromas are so complex: blackcurrant, asphalt, violet, pencil shavings, orange blossom, and black truffle. A perfect nose. Full-bodied but supported by harmonious tannins that carry through the entire length of the wine, giving it a seductive palate and lingering finish. A vintage with one of the highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon ever recorded. The quintessence of a great Bordeaux without limits. Best enjoyed after 2028.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

Bottled in June 2024, the 2022 Château Mouton Rothschild is a classic blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, aged entirely in new oak barrels. Incredibly concentrated yet light and graceful, this inky-red wine displays sensational notes of blackcurrant, graphite, crushed stone, and chocolate that are simply breathtaking. It embodies the ripe, opulent style of the vintage while offering exceptional purity, generous tannins, and a magnificent finish. For enthusiasts, this wine has an alcohol content of 14%, a pH of 3.86, and an IPT (tannins) of 76. It possesses the depth of fruit and texture necessary to offer incredible enjoyment right now, but it deserves a decade of bottle aging and will continue to evolve for 50 to 60 years. It reminds me of a blend from 2009 and 2010. 2035–2095

Yves Beck

About the wine:

What is striking about this wine is the grandeur it displays so naturally—without a shadow of a doubt, without the slightest hesitation! The interplay between fruit, terroir, aging, and freshness is breathtaking. It reminds me of the bouquet of the 1986 vintage, which is a valuable benchmark. On the palate, the wine begins by revealing its charm, quickly enveloped by fine-grained tannins and a constructive, structuring austerity that extends the finish and the aromatic persistence. A Mouton of the highest caliber that ranks among the estate’s Hall of Fame. Of course, it hasn’t yet fully revealed itself—and rightly so—because it already has more than enough qualities to amaze! It thus enjoys the luxury of improving with age while already being perfect. I’m not going to resort to the 101/100 scoring system again, but one could award it a 180, just like in darts. 2030–2070

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is elegant, mineral, intense, refined, powerful, and airy, with a very subtly tight, intense, and airy texture. It features notes of Boysenberry, morello cherry, and, more subtly, warm, refined earthiness combined with hints of violet, dense berries, a touch of graphene, subtle hints of nutmeg, a subtle hint of star anise, and a hint of herbal infusion (in terms of freshness). The palate is beautifully structured, elegant, precise, deep, airy, and finely crafted, offering a refreshing quality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy, juicy blackberry; bright blackcurrant; and, more subtly, elegant roasted raspberry and morello cherry, combined with hints of elegant roasted fruit as well as subtle hints of licorice root, tonka bean/chocolate, and tobacco. The tannins are soft, elegant, and silky. Good length. A beautifully crafted wine—soft, rich, deep, and perfectly balanced, with meticulous attention to detail. Superb finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

The nose captivates with its dazzling array of truffles, cigar boxes, spices, black and blue fruits, and dried flowers. However, it is the palate that steals the show with its flamboyant, velvety intensity and cashmere-like texture of red and black fruits. The wine continues to gain intensity as it unfolds across the entire palate. The harmonious finish lingers for over 60 seconds, inviting you to inhale and savor the pleasure it offers once again. Here is a future legendary wine from Mouton Rothschild. This wine is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, with an alcohol content of 14%. Best enjoyed between 2030 and 2070.